Hyundai Tucson (JM) or SEAT Altea (5P)?

2004–2010 vs 2004–2015 · SUV 5-door vs Minivan/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Tucson (JM) 4,325 mm, Altea (5P) 4,493 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Tucson (JM) 644 l, Altea (5P) 490 l.
Lowest consumption: Tucson (JM) 6.7 l/100 km, Altea (5P) 4.8 l/100 km.
Power: Tucson (JM) 83–129 kW, Altea (5P) 63–155 kW.
Standard equipment: Tucson (JM) 20 items (GL), Altea (5P) 28 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Tucson (JM)2004–2010 · 12 engines · GL, GLS, CDXSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Altea (5P)2004–2015 · 14 engines · Reference, Stylance, FR, StyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Tucson (JM)2004–2010no listings	SEAT Altea (5P)2004–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,325 mm	Length4,280 mm–4,493 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm–1,830 mm	Width1,768 mm–1,788 mm
Height	Height1,680 mm–1,730 mm	Height1,560 mm–1,622 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,630 mm	Wheelbase2,576 mm–2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume325 l–644 l	Trunk volume409 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,489 kg–1,700 kg	Curb weight1,260 kg–1,661 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2010	Production years2004–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeMinivan, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power83–129 kW (113–175 hp)	Power63–155 kW (86–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.7	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi 113	Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 2.0 CRDi 140	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · Freetrack 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG
Top speed	Top speed181 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · GL	Items in the base trim28 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · CDX	Items in the top trim38 · FR
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Tucson (JM) or SEAT Altea (5P)?

Length: SEAT Altea (5P) 4,493 mm, Hyundai Tucson (JM) 4,325 mm (a 168 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,630 mm. Boot: 490 vs 644 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Tucson (JM) or SEAT Altea (5P)?

The most frugal Hyundai Tucson (JM) uses 6.7 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi 113); the most frugal SEAT Altea (5P) 4.8 l/100 km (1.6 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Tucson (JM) or SEAT Altea (5P)?

The strongest Hyundai Tucson (JM) makes 129 kW (175 hp) (2.7 V6 4WD); the strongest SEAT Altea (5P) 155 kW (211 hp) (Freetrack 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG).

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